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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Mojave, CA

Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC ranks #64,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,520
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#64,463
of 99,447 penalized employers

Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC in Mojave, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC 6 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #64,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Well Service Logistics, LLC in Fairmont, WV is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#64,463
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 63/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$3,520 Top 35% most affordable more affordable than 65% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.95.566.57.106.813.720.527.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTOP BRAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25PACIFIC INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0PIONEER NATURAL RESO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5TANMAR RENTALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10EUREKA RESOURCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18DOYON DRILLING INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7DOYON UNIVERSAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4WATERFLEET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2TREND SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7NABORS ALASKA DRILLI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4PRECISION DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2BP EXPLORATION (ALAS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0PEAK OILFIELD SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12PEAK OILFIELD SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1WESTERN GAS PARTNERS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13NORAM DRILLING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10SMITHBRIDGE GUAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HELMERICH & PAYNE, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3TANMAR COMPANIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1Golden Queen Mining …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11
Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector: Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC is the #560 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 1,117 employers with nonzero fines ($3,520).

How Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC Compares

Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC's 1.83 violations per inspection compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2018-09-25

Last Inspection

2023-10-04

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$587

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 6 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $587 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,920

Current Penalty Amount

$3,520

Penalty Reduction

10.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $400 from the initial assessment of $3,920. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.2
Violations 11 3.1
Total Penalty $3,520 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $587 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,520 here).

Kuukpik Drilling LLC $3,508 AK Foltz Welding, LTD. $3,500 IL Stallion Oil Field Services, LTD. $3,500 TX Cactus Drilling Company, LLC $3,500 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Top Brand, INC. 6 insp. Fairmont, WV Pacific International Group Holdings, LLC 6 insp. Tomball, TX Pioneer Natural Resources 6 insp. Trinidad, CO Tanmar Rentals, LLC 6 insp. Pecos, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kuukpik Drilling LLC
Nikiski, AK
2 inspections $3,508
Godfrey Oil Properties
Madill, OK
0 inspections $0
Well Service Logistics, LLC
Fairmont, WV
0 inspections $0
Foltz Welding, LTD.
Vernon, IL
2 inspections $3,500
Stallion Oil Field Services, LTD.
Pecos, TX
2 inspections $3,500

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What to do with this record

Use Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 6 inspections. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC have? ▼
Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC had? ▼
Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-25 and the most recent on 2023-10-04. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC? ▼
Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC has been assessed $3,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,920 (a 10.2% reduction).
What industry does Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC operate in? ▼
Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212222). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC ranks #64,463 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Golden Queen Mining Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,520 is below the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Well Service Logistics, LLC in Fairmont, WV is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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